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Sunday Prep

The Sunday Prep shelf — a week of meals prepped on Sunday, ready to warm each day.

217 recipes

Honeychile Brown Butter Cornbread

A skillet cornbread made with brown butter, honey and buttermilk, baked in a preheated cast-iron pan until crisp and golden.

Serves 8305 kcalLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-14094 · Hand-built original

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Immunity Cubes

Frozen cubes of blended honey, lemon, orange, ginger and turmeric with black pepper, stored in the freezer to melt into drinks as needed.

AmericanDrink15 min15 ice cubes2 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-9908 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Chogae Guksu

A chilled Korean chicken noodle soup: hens pressure-cooked into a clear broth that is slushed in the freezer, seasoned sharply, and poured over cold somyeon with seasoned shredded chicken.

Serves 442 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14158 · Hand-built original

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Italian Pasta Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Spiral pasta with salami batons, baby bocconcini, capsicum, olives, cherry tomatoes and basil, dressed with a homemade parmesan and herb Italian dressing. A little pasta cooking water loosens the dressing, and a spoonful is held back to freshen leftovers.

ItalianDinner, Salad25 minServes 843 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-7336 · Hand-built original

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Korean Beef Meal Prep Bowls

Meal prep bowls of Korean-seasoned ground beef simmered in a brown sugar, soy and sesame sauce, portioned over cooked rice with steamed broccoli florets in four sealable containers.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 4614 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-7413 · Hand-built original

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Korean-inspired turkey bowl

Leftover turkey is simmered in a gochujang and ginger sauce with yellow pepper, then served in sections over lime-seasoned rice with spinach, cucumber ribbons and grated carrot.

KoreanMain course1 hrServes 4114 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-7421 · Hand-built original

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Lebanese Baked Kibbeh

Baked kibbeh is made in layers with filling, as a sahnieh (in a casserole). Make it ahead and freeze the casserole raw, then bake as directed below (without thawing, increase baking time until brown and cooked through). Or bake it ahead, refrigerate for up to two days or bake and freeze, then reheat in the oven, thawed first.

Lebanese1 hr 10 minServes 8359 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-1340 · Hand-built original

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Leek and cheddar frittata

Baked potatoes chopped into a pan of softened leeks, covered with beaten eggs and grated cheddar, set on the hob and finished under the grill until golden and bubbling. A frittata built for batch cooking.

Main course2 hr 30 minServes 4862 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: total

HB-17807 · Hand-built original

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Leftover beef noodle broth

This recipe is a brilliant way to use up any leftover roast beef. It’s deeply flavourful and aromatic – and thanks to the herbs and spices, it also tastes deliciously fresh.

ChineseMain course1 hr 30 minServes 2640 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-3036 · Hand-built original

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Leftover chicken and sweetcorn noodle soup

A light Chinese-style soup made from a roast chicken carcass simmered with garlic, ginger and soy, finished with egg noodles, sweetcorn, lime and coriander.

ChineseLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 271 kcalDairy-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14319 · Hand-built original

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Leftover chicken pie

Wondering what to do with the leftover chicken from your Sunday lunch? This pie-for-one is a winner, with its creamy, mustardy chicken and leek filling. You'll need a small oven dish, suitable for an individual pie for one.

BritishMain course1 hrServes 1550 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-1352 · Hand-built original

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Leftover Christmas Pudding Trifle

Chunks of spiced Christmas pudding soaked with sherry form the base of this layered trifle, topped with pears, a mascarpone custard and softly whipped cream. Grated dark chocolate and flaked almonds finish the bowl for a festive make-ahead dessert.

BritishDesserts30 minServes 6-846 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pudding

HB-14320 · Hand-built original

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Leftover Lamb Lettuce Wraps

Crisp-fried shreds of roast lamb, coated in warm spices, are tucked into iceberg leaves with three contrasting dressings: a roasted pepper paste, a preserved-lemon herb mix and a feta yoghurt. Shredded fennel, spring onions and toasted pine nuts add crunch to every parcel.

GreekLight meals & snacks40 minServes 4342 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-14321 · Hand-built original

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Leftover lamb pilau

Looking for a recipe to use up leftover roast lamb from a Sunday roast? This easy lamb pilau is full of flavour, but not too spicy for the kids to enjoy. Serve on its own or with plain yoghurt.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4–5488 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-3037 · Hand-built original

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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese & Bacon Cakes

Cold mashed potato is bound with egg, flour and melting cheese, studded with bacon and scallions, then crumbed and pan-fried into golden cakes. The centres stay soft and cheesy while the panko shell turns crisp.

Appetiser, Breakfast, Side Dish21 minServes 12195 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-14322 · Hand-built original

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Leftover Roast Chicken Fajitas

Strips of leftover roast chicken are warmed through with red pepper, spring onions, cumin and smoked paprika, then rolled into wholemeal wraps. A squeeze of lime, fresh coriander and a dollop of soured cream keep the filling bright.

MexicanMain course1 hrServes 265 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14323 · Hand-built original

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Leftover Turkey and Ham Pie

Bite-sized pieces of turkey and ham sit in a creamy leek, mustard and tarragon sauce sharpened with orange and sherry, all under a flaky rough-puff lid. It is a generous centrepiece built for using up a festive roast.

Main course3 hrServes 654 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14324 · Hand-built original

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Leftover-Turkey Melts

A shredded turkey salad with celery, scallions, pickled peppers, herbs, Dijon and mayonnaise is grilled between sourdough slices with American cheese until the bread is golden.

Main course25 minMakes 4927 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-7457 · Hand-built original

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Leftovers croquettes

A thick cheese sauce binds chopped Christmas leftovers into chilled, crumbed croquettes that are deep-fried at 350°F until golden brown.

SpanishStarters & nibbles2 hr 30 minMakes 124 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-7458 · Hand-built original

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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (Restaurant Trick)

Fluffy mashed potatoes made ahead, then brought back to life with hot cream and butter so they taste freshly made.

WesternSide25 minServes 5371 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: starchy potatoes

HB-14399 · Hand-built original

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Make and freeze salmon and broccoli pie

Salmon poached in milk with onion and bay is folded with broccoli into a cheddar, lemon and dill sauce and baked under mashed potato until golden and bubbling. The pie is built for batch cooking and keeps well in the fridge and freezer.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 46 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-7534 · Hand-built original

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Make-Ahead Blintzed Breakfast Bake

A make-ahead bread bake layered with cream cheese and a sweet spiced filling under a custard of eggs, half-and-half, vanilla and cinnamon, topped with nutmeg sugar.

Serves 8969 kcalVegetarianHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: eggs

HB-17879 · Hand-built original

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Make-Ahead Chilled Mulled Wine Punch

A chilled punch of dry red wine, cold-brewed hibiscus tea and orange liqueur sweetened with a spiced maple and marmalade syrup. Citrus wheels float on top and freshly grated nutmeg goes over at the moment of serving.

Drink1 hr 10 min4–6 servings1051 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: syrup

HB-7535 · Hand-built original

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Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls

Soft yeast rolls that are par-baked at a low temperature until cooked through but still pale, then browned in a hot oven just before serving. They can be par-baked two days ahead or frozen for up to three months.

Bread5 hr 25 min16 rolls118 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: milk

HB-7536 · Hand-built original

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Make-ahead grain bowls

Three make-ahead grain bowls: wholewheat couscous with kale, tomatoes, nuts and sprouted lentils under a za'atar oil; quinoa with spinach, carrot and seeds under an orange and cider vinegar dressing; and bulgur wheat with salad leaves, pumpkin seeds and mixed beans under a tahini, sesame and sumac dressing.

Light meals & snacks1 hrMakes 2 grain bowls per variation408 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: quinoa

HB-17828 · Hand-built original

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes With Leeks and Thyme

Creamy riced potatoes folded with butter-softened leeks and fresh thyme, spread into a casserole ahead of time and rewarmed for the table.

Serves 8284 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: about

HB-14402 · Hand-built original

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Make-Ahead Turkey

Boneless turkey breasts and bone-in legs are coated in a maple, smoked paprika and garlic butter, sealed into parchment packets with oranges, shallots and thyme, and baked gently so they can be made up to three days ahead. A short blast at high heat with olive oil crisps and browns the skin before carving.

Main course2 hr 45 min6–8 servings865 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-7537 · Hand-built original

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Maltese Baked Rice

Baked Rice is a favourite from the island of Malta. Rice, ground meat, tomato sauce, cheese and eggs are all stirred together in the same pan, then baked until the flavours meld into deliciousness, with more melted cheese on top. A simple, nourishing, and satisfying dish to feed a family (and leftovers heat up well).

MalteseMain Dish1 hr 30 minServes 8472 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-1422 · Hand-built original

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Maple pecan freezer door old fashioned

A batched old fashioned of bourbon, orange bitters and a homemade maple pecan syrup, bottled and stored in the freezer so it pours ice-cold on demand. The pecan syrup itself keeps for up to two weeks in the fridge.

AmericanDrinks and cocktails2 hr 10 minServes 10VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: syrup

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-7552 · Hand-built original

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